His teammate Victor Wembanyama and Wednesday night's opponent Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies are on the opposite end of the spectrum as towering 7-foot-5 and 7-foot-4 centers who represent a new-school NBA dominated by length and size.
Chris Paul’s basketball IQ is unmatched. Earlier this week, he proved that once again. The San Antonio Spurs point guard was pressuring Zach Edey during a loose-ball moment late in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Paul frantically got Wembanyama's attention, pulling the center's arm into the fray so Paul was not severely overmatched on the resulting jump. It was a small thing but a pretty clever move and one that isn't often observed.
Following a loss to the Bulls that continued a troubling trend for the Spurs, Chris Paul didn't mince the words he's sharing with teammates.
"John Collins, 27, has resurged this season in Utah...He has the skills to play alongside Wembanyama and back him up off the bench. Collins adds a dimension to the Spurs that current big man Zach Collins (no relation) doesn't provide as a floor-spacer."
Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gifted their game-worn jerseys to J.J. Redick's sons following a game vs. the Lakers.
Victor Wembanyama finished the win with 23 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 10/17 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Any play involving Chris Paul is a chance for him to showcase his tremendous basketball feel. That was evident Wednesday night.
The Miami Heat, still in the middle of a Jimmy Butler controversy, are set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon.
Paul and Spurs center Victor Wembanyama gifted Redick's sons the jerseys they wore during Monday's game to help Redick's sons, Knox and Kai, rebuild the sports-memorabilia collection they lost. The 39-year-old Paul explained to reporters after the game exactly why he and Wembanyama decided on the heartwarming gesture.
Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle each scored 23 as San Antonio overcame an 11-point deficit for a 126-102 victory.
NBA veteran Chris Paul praised his San Antonio Spurs teammate and former UConn men's basketball player Stephon Castle.